Metro: Post-Election, Advocates Push Childhood Education Blueprint

Mayor-Elect Bill de Blasio would begin rolling-out his signature proposal — full-day, universal pre-kindergarten — during his first term under a transition plan released Wednesday by the Campaign for Children.

The coalition of over 150 advocacy and provider organizations praised the mayor-elect’s proposal, but advised de Blasio to focus on other, short-term goals.

“As we work to implement universal pre-K and expand afterschool programs, we also need to expand early childhood education for children under age four and after-school programs for elementary, middle, and high school students,” Jennifer March, head of the Citizens’ Committee for Children, said in a statement.